TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$235,918,089
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,884,820,873
413,109
Markets across
40,428
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,364
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 11, 1:16 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets focus on predicting which player or team unit will score the first touchdown for New England in an upcoming professional football game against Las Vegas. Each market corresponds to a specific participant, with outcomes determined by in-game performance.
Each market resolves based on whether the specified participant scores the first touchdown for New England in the designated game. If the participant is active but does not take any snaps, the market settles at the fair market price before the game starts. Once a participant takes at least one snap—even if the play is nullified by a penalty—the market resolves according to whether they score the first touchdown. If no New England touchdowns are scored during the game, the 'No New England Touchdown' market resolves to Yes, and all other player-specific markets resolve to No. These rules apply uniformly across all participant markets, ensuring consistent resolution criteria for each potential scorer.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and need to account for profit margins, while this market is driven purely by traders’ beliefs about the probability of the first New England touchdown. If a significant discrepancy exists, arbitrage opportunities may arise, where traders can profit by simultaneously buying and selling contracts on Kalshi and at a sportsbook. However, it’s important to remember that sportsbooks and prediction markets have different risk profiles and cater to different types of bettors.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts. The price of a contract represents the probability of the event occurring, scaled to a price between 0 and 100. For example, a price of 50 means the market believes there is a 50% chance of the first New England touchdown happening. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders adjust these prices based on their own analysis and information, creating a dynamic reflection of collective expectations. The market depth shows the available contracts at different price points, indicating the level of demand and supply.
This market resolves around Oct 11, 2026, following the conclusion of the Las Vegas versus New England game. The outcome will be determined by identifying which team scores the first touchdown. This will be verified against credible public reporting from official sports sources. The resolution will reflect whether New England scored the first touchdown, regardless of the final game score or any other factors. The outcome is based solely on the sequence of scoring plays during the game, as reported by official sources.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. Any news regarding key player injuries for either team, particularly the New England offense, would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, especially conditions that favor a strong running game or passing attack, could also shift expectations. Furthermore, as the game approaches, any analysis from sports commentators or experts predicting the game’s flow and scoring opportunities could impact trader sentiment and move the market. Finally, even large bets placed on Kalshi could temporarily influence the price.